History at Virginia Military Institute
If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at Virginia Military Institute. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Military Institute is located in Lexington, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
History Rankings at Virginia Military Institute
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Military Institute’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 126 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #339 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Virginia Military Institute
Graduates of Virginia Military Institute’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,325 |
| 2 years | $45,094 |
| 3 years | $55,205 |
| 4 years | $64,539 |
| 5 years | $62,892 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, History graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $64,539, compared with $66,155 for all Virginia Military Institute graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Virginia Military Institute is $19,500.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Virginia Military Institute pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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